How far is Spartanburg, SC from Judson, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Judson, SC is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.95 mi
00h 51m
Flight
29.22 mi
47.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.22 mi
Kilometers
47.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.95 mi
Kilometers
53.03 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Judson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 AM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-04-19T05:49
Arrive Judson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spartanburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greer
SC

City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina

From Spartanburg
16.5 mi
00h 25m
To Judson
16.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Judson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Judson.

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    759 ft · 31 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Saint John Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 South: Greenville, GSP International Airport

    1296 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road

    2469 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North, SC 146: Greenville, Woodruff Road

    2416 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 385 North: Greenville

    2005 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Beattie Place

    2349 ft · 51 sec · Beattie Place

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Anderson Street

    2871 ft · 1 min · Anderson Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Anderson Road

    2638 ft · 1 min · Anderson Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Honour Street

    1006 ft · 45 sec · Honour Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto 9th Street

    727 ft · 32 sec · 9th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Judson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
14.2 mi · 43%
I 385 North
6.35 mi · 19%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.56 mi · 14%
W O Ezell Boulevard
2.72 mi · 8%
North Main Street
1.21 mi · 4%
West Saint John Street
0.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

13.9 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
29.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greer
00h 25m from Spartanburg
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Spartanburg and Chance Rain Showers near Judson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Judson?

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Spartanburg and 16.5 miles from Judson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spartanburg and Chance Rain Showers near Judson.

Stop Ideas Near Greer

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Greer and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 4.1 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greer.

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Greenville

19 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Spartanburg

27 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Clemson

62 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gastonia

103 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Judson. Straight-line distance: 29.22 mi (47.02 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
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#2 Judson

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population2,050
Coordinates34.8331700, -82.4276200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Judson (-82.42762, 34.83317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.19
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.59 $9.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.14 $10.28
Premium $4.78 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.62 $6.52 $13.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Judson. The current time is 05:49:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.